Altered fabric boxes

Finally some 'me' time to post !

It's been crazy in the house and the girls (and me) are getting into the swing of school and 'homework' ! And we're managing to sneak in those precious evenings biking and blading at the beach too !

On the scrapping front, it's been cool and soooo need to ramp it up a notch.

Here are some altered fabric boxes for knick-knacks that were done over the festive season - in slightly different styles to suit the recipients. They're showcased on the NBKS blog :)

Just love MME's glittered Laundry Line collection which takes centerstage here. Some lace and metal for contrast and interest and a scattering of bits from Hambly, Websters, and Sassafras Lass to complete the do !

This one is just blinga-licious :)
Stuck with black and green but couldn't resist that dash of pink. Felt, trims and pom poms for that touchy feely effect :)

Thanks for dropping by ! Have a fabulous weekend everyone !

a "NEW" contest by NBKS

Never Been Kissed Scrappers is on the lookout for new, unpublished creative talent. Starting the year off, January's contest is all about creating a Layout of something "new" - a new baby, a new gift, New Year's resolutions - it's totally up to you.

Simply create the layout and e-mail it to mj35@q.com by January 31st at midnight (MST). The design team will look at all the entries and vote on their favorite. The winner will be announced by February 7th and will receive a wonderful package of goodies AND would be featured on the NBKS website !!!

I look forward to seeing all those wonderful entries !!

altered "dim sum" toiletries box

Wooohooo, my very first post at NBKS is up !! I really am inspired by Jana's idea of this site to give scrappers out there who may be just starting out, or those who have not yet been recognised by the larger scrapping community, or who choose to be more closet scrappers, a showcase to be seen and feel comfortable in. I feel really privileged to be part of its growth.

And this is what i shared.... really looks like a 'dim sum' (dim sums are chinese delicacies often served in small portions) container, doesn't it ?

This was a commissioned gift for a friend who was moving into a new home.... I heard that she was so tired from the shift that day, she decided to take a break. She sat down, spied this wrapped gift in a corner and decided to open it then, and it just made her day !! I am so heartened and so glad i played a part in making that moment.... for me, that's really what's so meaningful about scrapping ...

Like what u see ???? then you've got to trot over to NBKS for the close ups ....
and remember to leave some love while you're there !

Yeah !!! It's the weekend and i survived the first school week !
Have a great weekend everyone!

Loot to win !

There's a challenge going on over at NBKS - click HERE to enter and stand a chance to win !! All you have to do is post a LO with something lined and something stamped ! Entries close Jan 18th.

As for me, i'm buried... deep in fatigue ! And it's just the 3rd day of school. TOO used to the pace of holidays ! Oh well, it will be a harried few months for me.... need to destress, and the fingers are itching....i must hit the scrap table and get something done tonight !

check back soon !